Its main function is to give men the ability to fertilise a woman's ovum by producing and delivering semen. The testes also make hormones which help men develop the characteristics associated with being male. This includes the distribution of pubic hair, enlargement of the penis and deepening of the voice.
Three Diseases for the System
Hydrocele - a fluid filled sac partially surrounding the testis. Manifests itself as a swelling on the side of the scrotum. May cause discomfort. Can be surgically corrected. Usually the only indication of a hydrocele is a painless swelling of one or both testicles.
Varicocele - dilated and twisted veins of the testis, sort of "hemorrhoids" of the scrotum! Manifests itself as a swelling on the side of the scrotum which may look and feel like a "bag of worms." May be surgically corrected if causing discomfort. This condition may also cause reduced sperm count and male sterility due to sluggish blood flow elevating testicular temperature. Some symptoms are Pain, Fertility Problems, and Testicular Atrophy.
Cryptorchidism - literally "hidden testicle." A condition of lack of descent of one or both testes into the scrotum. If not corrected, usually by surgery, before puberty, can lead to sterility and increased risk of testicular cancer. The only symptom is absence of one or both testes from the scrotum.
Male Reproductive System
interactive diagram of system
http://kidshealth.org/misc/movie/bodybasics/male_repro.html
The systems function
Its main function is to give men the ability to fertilise a woman's ovum by producing and delivering semen. The testes also make hormones which help men develop the characteristics associated with being male. This includes the distribution of pubic hair, enlargement of the penis and deepening of the voice.Three Diseases for the System
Hydrocele - a fluid filled sac partially surrounding the testis. Manifests itself as a swelling on the side of the scrotum. May cause discomfort. Can be surgically corrected. Usually the only indication of a hydrocele is a painless swelling of one or both testicles.
Varicocele - dilated and twisted veins of the testis, sort of "hemorrhoids" of the scrotum! Manifests itself as a swelling on the side of the scrotum which may look and feel like a "bag of worms." May be surgically corrected if causing discomfort. This condition may also cause reduced sperm count and male sterility due to sluggish blood flow elevating testicular temperature. Some symptoms are Pain, Fertility Problems, and Testicular Atrophy.
Cryptorchidism - literally "hidden testicle." A condition of lack of descent of one or both testes into the scrotum. If not corrected, usually by surgery, before puberty, can lead to sterility and increased risk of testicular cancer. The only symptom is absence of one or both testes from the scrotum.
Three fun/educational website links
http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/guys/male_repro.html#cat20016
http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Male_Reproductive/
http://www.innerbody.com/image/repmov.html
Five organs and their functions
Seminal Vesicle: Located at the base of the bladder, the two seminal vesicles secrete a thick fluid that nourishes the sperm.
Bladder: The bladder is a muscular sac that stores the urine until it is released through the Urethra.
Urethra: The Urethra carries semen and urine out of the penis.
Prostate Gland: This walnut-sized gland surrounds a portion of the Urethra and produces some of the fluids in semen.
Scrotum: The scrotum (sometimes called the scrotal sac) contains the testicles and epididymis and hangs under the penis.